1. CEX popular currencies
CEX Top 10 Trading Volume and 24H Rise and Fall:
BTC：- 2.38%
ETH：- 3.35%
XRP：- 3.39%
SUN：- 5.68%
DOGE：- 5.77%
SUI：- 1.41%
BNB：- 1.62%
BABY:- 4.52%
THERE IS：- 3.52%
TRX：- 4.33%
24H increase list (data source: OKX):
IQ：+ 47.71%
DORA：+ 19.10%
SC：+ 13.32%
LSK: +7.85%
ORBS：+ 7.30%
BEST: +5.37%
AERGO: +5.30%
HMSTR：+ 4.98%
SNT：+ 4.48%
WAXP: +4.21%
2. Top 5 popular memes on the chain (data source: GMGN):
LLM
Fartcoin
swarms
pinpin
BUZZ
3. 24H Hot Search Cryptocurrencies
LLM: AI Meme concept token, market cap once exceeded $160 million, currently reported market cap is $90 million.
pinpin: AI concept token, currently reported market cap is $160 million.
Headlines
Market news: The US Department of Justice has been authorized to sell $6.5 billion worth of Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road dark web.
An official confirmed to DB News today that the US government has been authorized to liquidate 69,370 BTC (worth $6.5 billion) seized from the Silk Road dark web. It was noted that this is less than two weeks since the new government took office, and the new government had promised not to sell these Bitcoins.
Ripple President: The XRP ETF is expected to launch in the US soon.
Ripple President Monica Long stated in an interview on Tuesday that the XRP ETF may soon be realized, as favorable cryptocurrency legislation in the United States could greatly benefit domestic companies. Long stated, "I believe we will see more spot ETFs launched in the US this year, and XRP is likely to be the next crypto spot ETF following Bitcoin and Ethereum. We believe that especially with government transitions, the approval of these applications will accelerate."
CZ: The BNB white paper did not consider being added as a strategic reserve token.
Binance co-founder and former CEO CZ stated on the X platform that the BNB white paper did not consider being added as a strategic reserve token and claimed he could not predict the future, only to go with the flow.
Binance Alpha adds FAI, VERTAI, and VADER tokens.
The official page shows that Binance Alpha has added FAI, VERTAI, and VADER tokens.
Industry news
Today, the US Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of 4,964 BTC, and the Ethereum ETF experienced a net outflow of 4,701 ETH.
According to monitoring data from Lookonchain, 10 Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of 4,964 BTC (approximately $458.3 million), with the iShares (Blackrock) ETF experiencing a net outflow of 1,319 BTC (approximately $121.8 million), currently holding 557,882 BTC (approximately $51.51 billion). Additionally, 9 Ethereum ETFs saw a net outflow of 4,701 ETH (approximately $15.21 million), with the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust experiencing a net outflow of 3,298 ETH (approximately $10.67 million), currently holding 471,912 ETH (approximately $1.53 billion).
Standard Chartered Bank has obtained a license to launch digital asset custody services in the EU.
Standard Chartered Bank has obtained a Luxembourg license to launch digital asset custody services in the EU.
FTX EU co-founder confirms acquisition deal with Backpack and has informed FTX.
Regarding Backpack Exchange's announcement that it has acquired FTX EU, FTX estate based in the US stated: "As of today, 100% of FTX EU's shares are held by FTX subsidiary FTX Europe AG," and the previously announced transfer of shares to insiders has not occurred. In response to FTX's statement, Backpack stated that the sale to co-founders was completed in May, and "payment has been made to FTX estate according to the purchase terms." Subsequently, Backpack stated in a statement that it acquired FTX EU from insiders of FTX EU. Backpack mentioned that the transaction was approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission last month.
Taiwan's financial regulatory authority will propose a cryptocurrency special law draft by the end of June.
The chairman of the financial regulatory authority in Taiwan, Peng Jinlong, stated on January 9 that he is taking a cautious and friendly attitude towards the virtual asset market. The virtual asset special law draft has been completed and is about to enter the public hearing process. By June 30 of this year, the draft will be submitted to Taiwan's administrative management agency. (Golden Ten)
Development and Reform Commission and other departments: Encourage industries and localities to actively explore the construction of blockchain networks, privacy-preserving computing platforms, and other new technological facilities.
According to an official announcement, the National Development and Reform Commission, the National Data Bureau, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the (National Data Infrastructure Construction Guidelines), which mention: Establishing a national integrated distributed digital identity system, standardizing identity identification generation, registration, and certification mechanisms. Establishing a unified structure for data asset credentials and transaction credentials, along with generation and verification mechanisms, supporting the use of blockchain, cryptography, smart contracts, and other means to enhance the traceability and trustworthiness of credentials. Encouraging industries and localities to actively explore the construction of blockchain networks, privacy-preserving computing platforms, and other new technology facilities. In terms of the safe circulation and utilization of data, comprehensively using privacy-preserving computing, blockchain, data usage control, and other technical means to ensure credible data collection, encrypted transmission, reliable storage, controlled exchange and sharing, destruction confirmation, and evidence tracing, thereby avoiding risks such as data privacy leakage and unlawful abuse.
Project news
Nodepay's final airdrop query is now online.
The decentralized AI training and development platform Nodepa announced on the X platform that the final airdrop query is now online, allowing users to check the token allocations for seasons 0, 1, and 2. The total token supply is 1 billion. Additionally, it stated that users participating in season 2 need to obtain a Proof of Humanity badge and connect a Solana wallet before the deadline of December 31. Token claims are not open, and users can only check the updated allocations within the dashboard.
Kava plans to become the DeAI blockchain and will announce its AI roadmap.
L1 blockchain Kava officially announced that it will become the first DeAI chain in 2025 and will announce: DeAI Lightpaper; 2025 AI roadmap; AI products that support users in embedding AI capabilities into dApps in January 2025.
Investment and financing
AI development company Rena Labs completes $3.3 million Pre-Seed round financing, led by Paper Ventures.
AI development company Rena Labs completes $3.3 million Pre-Seed round financing, led by Paper Ventures, with participation from Lightspeed Faction, Eterna Capital, Lyrik Ventures, Mapleblock Capital, Selini Capital, and Keyrock. Rena Labs has developed trustworthy execution environment (TEE) abstract middleware, aimed at creating on-chain infrastructure for verifiable AI use cases.
Fetch.ai launches a $10 million accelerator to support AI agent startups.
Cosmos-based crypto AI company Fetch.ai announces the launch of a $10 million accelerator to support AI agent startups, helping them develop solutions focused on AI agents, quantum computing, and high-performance technology. The accelerator is reportedly operated through Fetch.ai’s innovation lab, aiming to connect research with practical applications. Fetch.ai will provide funding and guidance to help startups expand globally.
Voices of individuals
Federal Reserve's Harker: The Federal Reserve will only issue digital currency at the direction of Congress.
Federal Reserve's Harker stated that the Federal Reserve will only issue digital currency at the direction of Congress. (Golden Ten)
Federal Reserve's Harker: The Federal Reserve is suitable for a brief pause and should maintain the current policy position for a while.
Federal Reserve's Harker stated that in uncertain times, the Federal Reserve is suitable for a brief pause. The Federal Reserve can maintain the current interest rate level for a while to observe data developments. The Federal Reserve can hold the current policy position for a while, but not too long. (Golden Ten)
Analysts: Bitcoin will achieve the $1.5 million target within 10 years.
Crypto analyst and network economist Timothy Peterson states that Bitcoin's price will reach a target of $1.5 million per coin and should achieve this within ten years. Timothy Peterson cited his own model, placing network expansion at the core of Bitcoin's future value proposition. He predicts that by the midpoint of the next decade, the trading price of BTC/USD will rise 15 times. It is reported that Timothy Peterson successfully predicted in 2020 that Bitcoin would not dip below $10,000 again.
Citigroup: After a strong year for Bitcoin, 2025 will usher in a 'season of altcoins.'
In recent weeks, Bitcoin trading has been in a sideways range, and traders are looking for new catalysts to drive Bitcoin higher. Analysts and commentators state that due to Trump's promise to reduce regulation on digital assets, altcoins (any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin) are expected to rebound this year. Citigroup analysts stated in a report on Monday: "Given that Ethereum is the only major cryptocurrency (besides Bitcoin) approved as a basis for a spot ETF, it may be a rotation target." The performance of other cryptocurrencies has been even more outstanding, with their share in the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization also increasing. Citigroup added that a recent survey indicated that respondents expect altcoins to perform particularly well in 2025. Analysts stated: "The performance of other cryptocurrencies and altcoins is even more meaningful, indicating that some market participants expect that after Bitcoin has a strong year, 2025 will usher in a 'season of altcoins.'"
Insiders: Trump is expected to issue at least one cryptocurrency executive order on his first day in office.
Big shots in the cryptocurrency industry have supported Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and now hold high hopes for friendly policies towards cryptocurrencies. According to Reuters, citing unnamed sources, the cryptocurrency industry has been lobbying Trump to issue an executive order within the first 100 days of his presidency to establish a US Bitcoin reserve, ensure the industry can access banking services, and create a cryptocurrency advisory committee. The industry expects at least one order to be issued on January 20. An analyst stated that Bitcoin could rise above $125,000 in the first quarter of this year or fall to $77,000, with the key being whether Trump will quickly fulfill his commitments to the cryptocurrency industry after taking office. These commitments include transforming the US into the 'cryptocurrency capital of the internet' and a 'superpower in Bitcoin.'
Mark Cuban: I would rather hold Bitcoin than gold if the economy has issues.
Billionaire Mark Cuban stated in a recent interview: "If the economy has issues, I would rather hold Bitcoin than gold. Many Bitcoin holders also see Bitcoin as an 'excellent store of value.' People will view Bitcoin as an upgraded version of gold." Cuban added that if the dollar collapses, people won't carry gold bars, whereas Bitcoin is portable and more suitable for small transactions than precious metals. Thus, besides serving as a store of value, Bitcoin can also become a practical currency, easier to trade, divide, purchase, and make international transfers, making it more valuable than gold.
